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Why Failure is Okay

Why Failure is Okay

Failure’s often seen as a bad thing, but sometimes it can actually be good. We share how you can turn failure into success.

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How To Analyse NCEA Film in 6 Steps

You’re gonna be asked to analyse The Truman Show at least once in...

How to Study with Past Exams

Attempting past exam papers seems like a solid use of your study time when you...

How To Plan an Internal

We don't think we're being dramatic when we say internals are the single worst...

How To Bounce Back From Mock Exams

Mock exams are everyone’s favourite time of year, and by everyone, I mean no...

How to Catch Up On Your Studies

We’re almost halfway through the year and with COVID-19, a truckload of...

7 Things to Remember Before Results Are Out

NCEA results come out tomorrow.  Whether you’re actively dreading it or...

Maintaining New Habits

Introducing a new habit can be tough. It’s too easy to get demotivated, you...

What To Do When Your Goals Aren’t Going To Plan

We all know that sinking feeling you get when you realise that you aren’t...

A Procrastinator’s Guide to Planning

Before we dig into the details of our planning guide, we just want to combat a...

The Study Method You’re Forgetting: Retrieval Methods

Retrieval methods refer to the ability to access information from your noggin...

What To Do When Your Goals Aren’t Going To Plan

We all know that sinking feeling you get when you realise that you aren’t...

The Science of Habit-Building

Why are Habits Important? “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend...

Neuroplasticity

What is neuroplasticity, and why should we care? If you’ve just hopped onto...

How To Plan an Internal

We don't think we're being dramatic when we say internals are the single worst...

How To Make (Good) Goals for 2020

Goal-making is a notoriously common task you’re asked to do at the beginning...

How To Bounce Back From Mock Exams

Mock exams are everyone’s favourite time of year, and by everyone, I mean no...

Why Critical Thinking Is So Important

In an age where information can be spread so easily, as GC’s (good citizens),...

Why Learning Should Be Hard

We’ve all felt the pain of struggling through maths problem after maths...

Timetabling Options for the Busy Student

With mock exams right around the corner, and NCEA externals following soon...

Moving Onwards and Upwards After Exams

Logging into NZQA for external results feels like a cold slap-in-the-face to...

How to Finally “Get” Maths, Once and for All

There’s nothing I hated at high school more than Maths.  Not only were my...

8 Solutions to Your Study Problems

After a wild year filled with Covid restrictions and teacher absences, exam...

How To Make (Good) Goals for 2020

Goal-making is a notoriously common task you’re asked to do at the beginning...

How to Catch Up On Your Studies

We’re almost halfway through the year and with COVID-19, a truckload of...

Timetabling Options for the Busy Student

With mock exams right around the corner, and NCEA externals following soon...

The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain

The human brain is a mysterious beast. To some students, it’s a vital organ...

How To Plan an Internal

We don't think we're being dramatic when we say internals are the single worst...

Dealing with Multiple Assessments

Having a mile-long list of things you need to get done is one of the worst...

How to Study with Past Exams

Attempting past exam papers seems like a solid use of your study time when you...

6 Step Guide to Writing a Killer Essay

At high school, particularly here in New Zealand, ideas are always assessed in...